Word: 拨号 (bōhào) Traditional: 撥號 拨号 dictionary entry bōhào to dial a telephone number Full dictionary entry for 拨号 Example sentences using 拨号 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 拨号以后，请等一会儿。 Bōhào yǐhòu, qǐng děngyíhuìr. After you dial, please wait a moment. 老式电话要转盘拨号。 Lǎoshì diànhuà yào zhuànpán bōhào. Old-style phones need a rotary dial to place a call.